The Myiopsitta monachus is a species native to the Southern Cone of South America, distributed across Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and southern Brazil. This bird is recognized for its unique social behavior among parrots: it constructs large communal nests made of branches and sticks, where several pairs breed and find shelter. Due to its great adaptability and longevity, this species has managed to establish self-sustaining populations outside its native range in various regions of the world, being considered an introduced or feral species in countries in North America and Europe.
• Monk parakeet
• Cotorrita verde, cotorrita verdigrís, cotorra argentina, perico monje
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Psittaciformes
Superfamily:Psittacoidea
Family:Psittacidae
Subfamily:Arinae
Genus:Myiopsitta
Species:M. monachus
Santa Regina, Colonia, Uruguay
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 500.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/800
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 320
Photo Taken: November 23, 2025
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